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1996 hunter 26 water on cabin floor dingessj at 6:24am 12.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2212 The boat has been on the lake for 2 months. Yesterday found an inch of water in the cabin. No water
Please help with mast crutch. av8erdunn at 6:19am 12.06.14 Smaller Boats 4/1522 I am having to build a rear mast crutch for my 260 for transport today and need help. My boat is 1.5
Engine vented loop seadaddler at 6:18am 12.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/5349 My vented loop on my yanmar engine has water coming out the hose into under my engine pan. Can an
Water Tank issues wahoo42 at 5:24am 12.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/912 We sail a 1992 Hunter Passage 42 and are in St Martin right now. The last two times we were empty an
2gm20f heat exchanger gary_y at 4:20am 12.06.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1164 Is there a front end and back end for the exchanger core on a 2gm20f? I didn't pay close attention
VHF inop gfrazzle at 10:20pm 12.05.14 Ask All Sailors 22/2985 The factory installed Icom M422 VHF quit working. It worked fine the last time I sailed but today- n
hole in galley wall??? Ritdog at 6:01pm 12.05.14 Ask An Oday Owner 2/758 I thought I'd posted this earlier, but maybe not- What I am thinking of doing is putting all the
What kind of oil ? MORNING LIGHT at 5:11pm 12.05.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1425 Bought a Catalina 28 MK II 1996. Oil recommanded is 30 HD. Is there any benefit to switch to synthet
Cutter stay on fractional rig? Kings Gambit at 3:12pm 12.05.14 Ask All Sailors 22/11658 For the purpose of weathering gale conditions (Beaufort 7 or 8), would a fractional rig sailboat car
Swing keel bracket Larry D Calander at 1:16pm 12.05.14 Parts Search 1/1921 Need a bracket for Hunter h26.unbelievable that mine is gone. Swing keel bracket that is. Thanks
trailer sailor rendezvous sailorsteve1 at 12:57pm 12.05.14 Smaller Boats 0/1312 for the past 7 years my wife and i have hosted an event on carlyle lake in southern illinois. it is
main halyard rope for c18 sailorsteve1 at 12:28pm 12.05.14 Smaller Boats 0/1080 can someone recommend a good cordage to use for a main halyard for a capri 18?
O'Day 22 Sail Question hughesk1957 at 11:14am 12.05.14 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1406 I need some help of the knowledge/information kind, PLEASE! I have a 1977 O'Day 22 I bought just ove
What the hell is this!?! Rust / Corrosion Question (1) eugenesdream24 at 11:14am 12.05.14 Ask All Sailors 19/2669 My Irwin 28 is a centerboard model. I was just cleaning up under the floor panels and cabin storage
Trailer extension (4) Watercolors! at 10:52am 12.05.14 Catalina 22 2/835 Friend has a very large boat for trailering, Sovereign 28. http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.as
Catalina 400 Mr Mac at 10:15am 12.05.14 Big Boats 7/6855 The wife and I are looking for the next last boat we'll ever own and have taken a liking to the C400
Considering "Butt ugly" S2 9.2C Muttondressedaslamb at 9:58am 12.05.14 S2 26/15627 At the present time, I am looking for a retirement boat to replace my Pearson 27. Big enough to cru
Eastport collapse ifmdalvey at 8:54am 12.05.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1383 A link below to a dock collapse at Eastport Maine. This might be a sign of our failing infrastruct
Frig door Latch tryschon at 7:43am 12.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1142 Looking for a replacement door latch for the front-opening frig on my 2000 411; any ideas?
Anyone Cruising The BVI's ..... Maine Sail at 6:55am 12.05.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2031 Anyone cruising the BVI's this week? Out till next Friday and have wifi on-board to check responses?

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H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:49pm 08.28.23 I used 14/3 wire to serve LED lights. This gave me 2 hots and a common ground for the Try Color an
A C27 Question rpwillia at 4:40pm 08.28.23 Interesting. From looking at his boat he has some interesting stuff on it. Definitely a lot more thi
A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Hayden Watson at 3:07pm 08.28.23 The rode has spent most of its life in the locker. 3-strand rope is easy to splice even when old as

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